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Korea Strait

Korea Strait

4.2
A narrow sea passage between South Korea and Japan that connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan
  • noun
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  • The cargo ship passed through the Korea Strait on its way from South Korea to Japan.

Examples

  • The Korea Strait is known for its rich marine biodiversity and strategic importance.

  • Many ships travel through the Korea Strait as they move between the Pacific and East Asian ports.

  • During World War II, naval battles took place in the Korea Strait.

  • The Korea Strait is crucial for shipping routes.

  • Many ships pass through the Korea Strait every day.

  • Fishermen often take advantage of the rich waters in the Korea Strait to catch a variety of fish.

  • The Korea Strait connects the East China Sea with the Sea of Japan, making it an important shipping route.

Synonyms

Korean Strait
vsKorea Strait
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A narrow body of water between Korea and Japan that connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan

is the same waterway but uses an adjectival name variant

Surface Forms

Korea Strait singular
Korea Straits plural

Morphology

Korea + strait

The name is directly compositional: 'Korea' specifies the geographic region and 'strait' denotes a narrow sea channel, so the phrase refers to the channel near Korea. This toponymic naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows straightforward noun + noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

The place name Korea Strait is a simple geographic name: Korea is the nearby country and a strait is a 'narrow body of water' between two lands. So, the name literally tells you it is the narrow sea between South Korea and Japan, a route many ships use and a place often important in trade and history.